Electrical Utility Lineworker Program

WHAT:

LCC’s Electrical program offers a specialized certificate for
Electrical Utility/Lineworkers. If you enjoy being outdoors, staying
fit, and working at heights - this program may be your perfect match!

The Lineworker Program involves a selective admissions process. You must
submit an application to be accepted into the program. This initial
application will be screened and scored based on a wide variety of items
such as work experience, educational background, your physical ability,
performance in an initial pole climb, driving records and criminal
history.

Once you have been accepted into the program, you will complete 13
months of intensive coursework consisting of a four day Utility
Lineworker orientation, two semesters of academic courses, and a 10-Week
climbing school conducted at a utility training center.

Successful completion of this program will prepare you to enter
lineworker apprenticeships with utility companies, or other occupations
that require similar skills.

WHERE & WHEN:

Courses are offered at LCC’s West Campus at times that will fit a
variety of schedules, including morning and evening options. Some
courses are offered as open labs or online.

Climbing classes, which are NOT flexible scheduling, will be
conducted at a utility training facility. This will include a
Pre-Orientation Climb, Four Day Orientation, and 10-Week Climbing
School.

WHY LCC?

Our training program is developed in partnership with the 2nd
largest electric and gas utility company in Michigan.

Instruction is provided by certified journey level instructors.

You will receive three nationally recognized safety
certificates.

Government grants and financial aid are accepted for this
program.

You will learn to use the ACTUAL equipment used in the field.

You will be training with the newest safety equipment.

The training will prepare you for a career in the utility
industry.

WHY LINEWORK?

National projection of approximately 20,000 New Positions
openings before 2022.